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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 574.80 and 304.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 574.80 and 304.47 is: 420.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 574.80 = 304.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/574.80 = 304.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 574.80 × 304.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 175,009.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,009.36/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.29

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